Concrete repair has been the main core of our business since its inception back in 1995, originally concentrating on traditional repair techniques. Product and technique advancements have meant we have had to increase our knowledge and diversify our scope of operations so that we can provide a solution to any concrete failure problem.

There are numerous repair methods and in order to determine the best techniques and products a good understanding of the construction processes and the nature and cause of the failure is essential. South West Concrete Repairs Ltd are Investors in People and have an ongoing training programme which includes manufacturer

Key Factors to be considered

In order to provide our clients with repair solutions that meet their needs the following factors must be considered before submitting detailed proposals.

The design life or client requirement of longevity

As a temporary or long term solution

The need to restore structural strength

To restore the structure back to existing profiles

Elimination of corrosive conditions

Provision of fire resistance

Prevention of further deterioration

For appearance only

Following investigation into the causes of the failure and an assessment of the clients needs and requirements, the best repair technique and most suitable products can be determined.

Repair Techniques

Hand Applied Repair Mortars

Polymer and epoxy modified factory blended mortars and concretes

Filling and crack injection

Epoxy, polyurethane resin injection techniques

Sprayed concrete

Shotcrete, gunnite etc sprayed onto existing surface under pressure

Recasting with concrete

Shuttering formwork steel fixing and casting new concrete

Flowable grouts & concretes

Pre-batched high flow and microporous concretes

Structural Strengthening

Composite strengthening, installing additional reinforcement

Crack Stitching

Bonding across cracks to minimise future movement

Corrosion inhibitors

Migrating corrosion inhibitors to protect reinforcement

Cathodic Protection

Sacrificial anodes, galvanic protection,

Realkalisation

Electrochemical treatment for carbonated concrete

Chloride Extraction

Electrochemical technique for high chloride content concrete

For a brief overview of our company and how we can help you, please watch our presentation explaining more about us and the expertise of our team.